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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� 麻豆视频官网入口 celebrated a topping out ceremony for the new School of Nursing and Health Professions Building, Jackson Hall, on Oct. 30.

A topping out ceremony marks the placement of the final beam atop a new building, celebrating a key milestone in construction and honoring the efforts of everyone involved.

The new building, which is anticipated to open in the fall 2026 semester, was made possible by a $45.5 million investment from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It will offer state-of-the-art technology, expanded space for labs, larger classrooms, simulation areas, spaces for student and faculty collaboration and study, as well as the campus health clinic.

Guests gathered in the lower-level parking lot, just north of the building鈥檚 construction site on N. 16th Street, before the beam was placed on the northwest corner of the building. 

Remarks were given by Murray State President Dr. Ron Patterson, President Emeritus Dr. Bob Jackson and Karen Jackson, Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management Jason Youngblood, and School of Nursing and Health Professions Dean Dr. Dina Byers.

鈥淥ur topping out ceremony was a shared opportunity to recognize all who have been involved in this wonderful project, as this new building will benefit our current and future students as the next generation of healthcare professionals,鈥� Murray State President Dr. Ron Patterson said.  

鈥淭his was a great event and a wonderful opportunity for many to experience a unique moment in the construction process. Touring parts of the new building was a memorable highlight for those who were able to visit the structure. We鈥檙e looking forward to getting the structure under roof before winter so that progress on the interior spaces can continue to move forward,鈥� said Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management Jason Youngblood.

鈥淚 am extremely proud to be a part of this important campus project. Mason Hall has served the nursing program for many years, and we are thankful for the support that the Mason family provided so many years ago. However, we are growing and have the opportunity to expand the way that we teach and collaborate with students and each other. Jackson Hall will provide that special place. We are committed to continuing to provide the best educational experiences to students and to graduating the best nursing and healthcare professionals to meet the needs of western Kentucky and beyond,鈥� said Murray State School of Nursing and Health Professions Dean Dr. Dina Byers.

鈥淜aren and I are very excited about the new School of Nursing and Health Professions building which will be a tremendous asset to 麻豆视频官网入口 as we work to serve the nursing and health professions needs of our region and state,鈥� Murray State President Emeritus Dr. Bob Jackson said. 鈥淚n addition, we are grateful for the naming of this facility, Jackson Hall, in our honor." 

Individuals can visit  to learn more about Jackson Hall, including information on several prestigious naming opportunities for donors and corporate partners to invest in the future of healthcare education in the region.